Cook Assistant - 3 Hours/ Day

Category: Food Service/Cook
Date Posted: 9/15/2026
Location: Hastings Middle School

Position Description

POSITION TITLE: Food Service – Cook Assistant - 3 hour

FLSA: Non-Exempt

COMPENSATION / Benefits :

• $19.59 / Hour
• Benefits and salary information in accordance to the Food Service Master Contract 2024-2026 on the district website.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to read and communicate in English
• Accurately count, weigh, and measure
• Ability to adapt to sudden and/or unpredictable changes in the day's tasks or work flow
• Follow instructions and take initiative in performance of assigned tasks
• Physical ability to walk, stoop, stand, twist, reach, and squat on a constant basis
• Physical ability to use hands and fingers dexterously
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds occasionally and up to 10 pounds frequently

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must work in a hot, humid environment
• Must work in a cold or below zero environment for short period
• Must work in a noisy environment

REPORTS TO: Director of Food & Nutrition Services

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Benefits and work calendar as provided by the Classified Agreement.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Interact with staff, students, faculty, visitors, and co-workers in a pleasant and professional manner
• Use techniques outlined in recipe or as instructed (chopping, dicing, mixing, slicing, etc.) to assist with food preparation
• Portion foods into appropriate quantities per recipe or as instructed
• Place menu and a la carte foods on serving line and assemble the appropriate serving utensils
• Serve food according to recipe portion or as instructed
• Monitor and record temperatures of food and beverages, report unsafe temperatures to in-charge individual, and take appropriate corrective actions
• Operate point of sale system including making change if necessary and utilize Offer vs. Serve principles
• Wash trays, pans, and other items using dish machine or three (3) compartment sink
• Disassemble serving line and clean serving area
• Discard or properly store leftover foods
• Perform cleaning tasks as assigned
• Perform all tasks in accordance with HACCP guidelines

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Report to work at scheduled time with proper uniform and appropriately groomed
• Adhere to all school district, building, and department rules and regulations
• Assist in unpacking boxes, stocking storeroom or coolers, pulling food items from storeroom and other inventory management duties as assigned
• Utilize proper hand washing techniques
• Participate in meetings, training sessions, and seminars as scheduled
• Complete other tasks as assigned

Pay: From $19.59 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20